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Book: Battle For Monte Natale Page 19

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No.2 Army Film and Photo Section

Cameraman: Sgt Hopkinson

Copyright: Imperial War Museum

17 January 1944 is the eve of the launching of the first stage of the battle for Rome.

Armour moves up for the battle, and mobile “PRIEST” Guns and their crews prepare.   Last minute adjustments and repairs are carried out on the guns, and the gunners eat their eve of battle meal.   Gunners of the 471 Battery, prepare themselves and their mobile PRIEST Guns for the battle.

As others see us

 Article in the Monte Cassino Society Summer Newsletter.

As others see us? Meta says!

 

As others see us?   Meta says!:

"Battle for Monte Natale" by John Ernest Strafford has received a positive review from Len Hill, who congratulated the author on his outstanding research and thoroughness in conducting interviews and researching original documents. Hill particularly appreciated how Strafford collated evidence and presented various scenarios, showcasing the book's meticulous approach to historical storytelling.

The book itself is a detailed account of the Battle for Monte Natale, which took place during World War II. Strafford's work brings together contemporary accounts, highlighting both the strategic and individual aspects of the battle. With its extensive use of war diaries, missing person reports, and personal accounts from both British and German soldiers, "Battle for Monte Natale" provides a unique glimpse into this pivotal moment in history.

Battle For Monte Natale - Could the British Army fight it today?

 Speech given to the New Forest Conservative Association on 13 June 2025 questions the capability of today's British army.

Why I wrote the book "Battle For Monte Natale"

 A speech I gave at the new Culture Forum Literary Festival 24 May 2025

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